Leaning Forward vs. Leaning Back: Making it a Choice & Why Both Make Sense

How do you know if you are really tanking a time out to be with the family, especially this 2020 or if you are just making out excuses cause you are afraid of rejection at a job interview , or not...

How would you start transform an organization the is used to work old-fashion way to a more agile kind of team?

What are recommended strategies to effectively engage allies for support during meetings or discussions? (ie. pitching potential solutions; identifying root cause or "pain" points, pitching ideas, etc)

What are ways in which we can make our authentic self lean in comfortably as we move forward and meet new uncomfortable situations?

How to convince others to do what you want?

How to increase stamina in "leaning forward"? It's easy to do once or twice, but how do you make it part of just how you act all the time?

How do you convince someone that you are the right person for the job?

How to you speak up around better marketing for your business

I'm looking forward to the presentation!

I have taken 4 years off to raise my two girls who are now almost 4 and 2. They have started preschool and I am finally getting my head above water and ready to enter into the workforce. ...

How can I help someone I manage become more focused and effective? The pandemic, working remotely, and previously poor training and leadership are weighing heavily on her and she is...

Any advice on how to deal with silence on virtual calls when there isn't a way to gauge the audience's interest in the discussion?

Should I ask a question for something I don't understand or may have missed if I think everyone else there is following?

I’m part of an organization that keeps trying to go back to doing things “the way they’ve always been done” because it’s familiar. When I try to tell them why we need to change a system or project...

Tonia has been a friend, mentor and coach. I look forward to this session.

Can you talk about career re-entry? Perhaps if you have examples of women who leaned back for some time, and the re-entered? Did they have to accept lower positions? Start over? Etc.

I experience physical anxiety (shaky hands) sometimes when in a large meeting. I literally am too nervous to speak. I avoid presenting. What can I do about this?

What can you do to help shift the culture and open others to being more inclusive and allowing others to speak openly?

What are your suggestions for speaking up/holding ground in a conversation with someone who had an aggressive or confrontational communication style?

How do you sound intentional when gathering feedback from clients?

When we are under a leadership that do not listen to people's what do we do in boosting our confidence level in speaking up?

If you are in the tech industry, how do navigate your career when you are in your mid-40s?

What do you when you are surrounded by toxic masculinity in the workplace?

What's the best way to go about finding a business partner?

How to overcome fear of speaking up not to turn out stupid?

Many times, particularly as seasoned professionals, we hesitate to speak up about personality conflicts in the workplace bc we don’t want to be seen by management as someone who can’t handle...

Can an admin professional shift into the IT industry?

Tips on better decision marking. How do I make sure my decisions now positively impact a future me?

What are some of your best practices for continuing to demonstrate confidence within the workplace and personally ?

How to improve weak social network in mid-career.

I'd like to learn better ways on focusing on future potentials rather than past setbacks. It would be great if you could share tips to overcome fear of uncertainty.

I like to take in information during a meeting but sometimes miss an opportunity to weigh in or ask insightful questions. What's the best approach to being involved and showing my knowledge...

Often we feel we are a perfect fit for a role, apply for it and never get the opportunity to have a business conversation with anyone. For someone wanting to bring their value to Bristol Myers...

Is there any particular milestone wherein the self doubt curtails naturally

Who did you turn to in those moments of self doubt?

I hesitate to speak up when there are self-centered people in a meeting or people that will make you look bad whenever they can because they think they look good by doing that. What to do in these...

What does one do with not pickers who wanted everything worded a certain way? Can lead to anxiety

I am actively seeking employment opportunity with BMS and would like to make connections to learn about the company, culture and how I can add value with skill sets.